Cagliari and Sassuolo faced off in a crucial Serie A match, both desperate to end their winless streaks. The game, held at Unipol Domus, was a tense affair with both sides battling hard for every ball.
Cagliari's Injury Concerns
Cagliari had injury concerns heading into the match, with Deiola ruled out due to a quadriceps issue. However, there was some positive news as Mina was deemed fit enough to potentially start in defence. Coach Pisacane ultimately included Mina in the squad, hinting at a possible return to the starting lineup.
Tactical Tweaks?
Pisacane was expected to revert to a four-man defence, with Luperto potentially partnering Mina (or Zè Pedro) in the centre. Zappa and Palestra were likely to occupy the right flank, while Obert and Folorunsho were tipped for the left. Prati and Adopo were the favourites to start in midfield.
Sassuolo Without Berardi
Sassuolo, on the other hand, were without their key player Berardi, who has historically been a thorn in Cagliari's side. Coach Grosso considered resting Berardi, potentially giving other players a chance to shine.
- Cagliari looking to break their winless streak.
- Mina's potential return a boost for Cagliari's defence.
- Sassuolo missing key player Berardi.
- A crucial match for both teams' Serie A campaign.
The match promised to be a tight contest between two teams fighting for survival in Serie A.